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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm* v9 P, O& X* P
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton( h1 A/ G0 O8 t1 |( j3 j) v
Z- S2 s) {6 B5 b% A$ gIt's cold, it's long and it's unavoidable. It's winter in Edmonton, and there are several ways in which you can make things more tolerable.: l# u1 ^# B% W& o
8 u6 m6 l( c# d, E! T9 rDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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5 w( w: }3 v& E 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing." G* [. S$ l* ~2 k
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.6 a4 X+ f" y0 d; h9 v# \
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
* U5 m" x6 l# K: Y( M8 ` 4. Portable, electric heaters are inexpensive and a great way to save on your heating bill -- buy several before it gets cold and they get sold out.) J$ `$ t6 j# o- H
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
1 m9 l" T9 P# s; |; v/ O$ c+ P 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.& r t k8 m; L- X( ~6 M! x! r
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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Tips:
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' t) C, Y* w. S5 N& Q8 E [: t 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather. \1 z5 e0 Z7 Z9 T" h( Y
2. Shovelling is really great exercise, but for very deep snow or to make a path through the snowplough's trail you need a blower. |
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